Data Consultants and Architects
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Description
Read this summary report for data consultants/architects. Familiarize yourself with the knowledge, skills, abilities, and education level organizations look for when seeking to hire a data consultant.
Summary Report for: 15-1243.00 - Database Architects
Design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. Create and optimize data models for warehouse infrastructure and workflow. Integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure and refine system performance and functionality.
Sample of reported job titles: Data Officer, Database Analyst, Database Architect, Database Consultant, Database Developer, Database Programmer, Information Architect, Information Modeling Engineer Specialist, Information Technology Architect (IT Architect), System Engineer
Source: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1243.00
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Summary
Tasks
- Design databases to support business applications, ensuring system scalability, security, performance, and reliability.
- Develop database architectural strategies at the modeling, design, and implementation stages to address business or industry requirements.
- Collaborate with system architects, software architects, design analysts, and others to understand business or industry requirements.
- Develop data models for applications, metadata tables, views or related database structures.
- Set up database clusters, backup, or recovery processes.
- Create and enforce database development standards.
- Develop and document database architectures.
- Design database applications, such as interfaces, data transfer mechanisms, global temporary tables, data partitions, and function-based indexes to enable efficient access of the generic database structure.
- Document and communicate database schemas, using accepted notations.
- Identify, evaluate and recommend hardware or software technologies to achieve desired database performance.
- Demonstrate database technical functionality, such as performance, security, and reliability.
- Develop or maintain archived procedures, procedural codes, or queries for applications.
- Develop load-balancing processes to eliminate down time for backup processes.
- Provide technical support to junior staff or clients.
- Identify and correct deviations from database development standards.
- Plan and install upgrades of database management system software to enhance database performance.
- Develop data model describing data elements and how they are used, following procedures and using pen, template or computer software.
- Develop methods for integrating different products so they work properly together such as customizing commercial databases to fit specific needs.
- Establish and calculate optimum values for database parameters, using manuals and calculator.
- Identify and evaluate industry trends in database systems to serve as a source of information and advice for upper management.
- Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.
- Test programs or databases, correct errors, and make necessary modifications.
- Train users and answer questions.
- Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.
- Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions.
Technology Skills
- Access software - Access management software; Citrix cloud computing software
- Administration software - Redgate SQL Server
- Analytical or scientific software - IBM SPSS Statistics; Minitab; SAS statistical software; The MathWorks MATLAB
- Application server software - Docker; Red Hat OpenShift; Red Hat WildFly; Spring Boot
- Backup or archival software - Data Recovery Software SQL Server Data Recovery; EMC NetWorker; Oracle Recovery Manager; Veritas NetBackup
- Business intelligence and data analysis software - IBM Cognos Impromptu; MicroStrategy; Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition; Qlik Tech QlikView
- Cloud-based data access and sharing software - Google Drive; Microsoft SharePoint
- Cloud-based management software - Amazon Web Services AWS CloudFormation; IBM WebSphere; Jitterbit; Splunk Enterprise
- Cloud-based protection or security software - SolarWinds
- Clustering software - Cluster server software; Oracle Real Application Cluster RAC
- Communications server software - IBM Domino
- Computer aided design CAD software - Autodesk Revit
- Configuration management software - Perforce Helix software; Puppet; Red Hat Ansible Engine; VMware
- Content workflow software - Atlassian JIRA
- Customer relationship management CRM software - Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge; Oracle Eloqua; Salesforce software
- Data base management system software - Amazon DynamoDB; Elasticsearch; MongoDB; Oracle PL/SQL
- Data base reporting software - Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS; Oracle Reports; Oracle SQL Plus; SAP Crystal Reports
- Data base user interface and query software - Apache Hive; Blackboard software; Oracle JDBC; Transact-SQL
- Data mining software - Google Analytics; IBM InfoSphere Warehouse; Rapid-I RapidMiner
- Desktop communications software - Skype
- Desktop publishing software - Microsoft Publisher
- Development environment software - Apache Ant; Apache Kafka; Common business-oriented language COBOL;
- Document management software - Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat; IBM Content Manager
- Electronic mail software - IBM Notes; Microsoft Exchange; Microsoft Outlook
- Enterprise application integration software - Atlassian Bamboo; Extensible markup language XML; Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services SSIS; Oracle Fusion Middleware
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software - Microsoft Dynamics GP; NetSuite ERP; Oracle Hyperion; Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
- Enterprise system management software - IBM Power Systems software
- Expert system software - Ansible software; Apache Mahout
- File versioning software - Apache Subversion; Git
- Geographic information system - ESRI ArcGIS software; Geographic information system GIS software
- Information retrieval or search software - Apache Avro; Data validation software; LexisNexis
- Manufacturing execution system MES software - CA Easytrieve Report Generator
- Medical software - Epic Systems
- Metadata management software - CA Erwin Data Modeler; IBM Rational System Architect; SAP PowerDesigner; Talend Data Fabric
- Multi-media educational software - Nearpod
- Network conferencing software - LogMeIn GoToWebinar
- Network monitoring software - Nagios; Wireshark; Zabbix
- Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software - Virtual private networking VPN software
- Network security or virtual private network VPN management software - Database security software
- Object or component oriented development software - Advanced business application programming ABAP; Apache Groovy; Apache Spark; Scal
- Object-oriented database management software - Hibernate ORM; IBM Informix; Object database management system ODBMS; PostgreSQL
- Office suite software - Microsoft Office
- Operating system software - Microsoft Windows Server; Oracle Solaris; Red Hat Enterprise Linux; UNIX Shell
- Portal server software - Apache HTTP Server
- Presentation software - Microsoft PowerPoint
- Process mapping and design software - Microsoft Visio; Visual Paradigm DB Visual ARCHITECT
- Program testing software - Database testing software; Hewlett Packard LoadRunner; JUnit; Selenium
- Project management software - Confluence; Microsoft Project; Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
- Requirements analysis and system architecture software - Database capacity planning software; Unified modeling language UML
- Spreadsheet software - Microsoft Excel
- Storage media loading software - Intel Data Migration Software
- Storage networking software - Amazon Simple Storage Service S3; Storage area network SAN software
- Transaction security and virus protection software - Encryption software; McAfee; NortonLifeLock cybersecurity software
- Transaction server software - Customer information control system CICS
- Video conferencing software - Cisco Webex; Google Meet; LogMeIn GoToMeeting
- Web page creation and editing software - Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver; Google Sites
- Web platform development software - Backbone.js; Microsoft ASP.NET Core MVC; React; Spring Framework
- Word processing software - 3M Post-it App; Google Docs; Microsoft Word; Hot Technology - a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Knowledge
- Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Skills
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Programming - Writing computer programs for various purposes.
- Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
- Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
Abilities
- Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
- Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
- Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
- Category Flexibility - The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
- Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
- Fluency of Ideas - The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
- Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
- Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
- Number Facility - The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
- Originality - The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Work Activities
- Working with Computers - Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Analyzing Data or Information - Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Processing Information - Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Providing Consultation and Advice to Others - Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards - Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Thinking Creatively - Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others - Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
- Developing Objectives and Strategies - Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Communicating with People Outside the Organization - Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others - Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings - Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Scheduling Work and Activities - Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
- Coaching and Developing Others - Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
- Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates - Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Detailed Work Activities
- Create databases to store electronic data.
- Develop procedures for data management.
- Develop models of information or communications systems.
- Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details.
- Design computer modeling or simulation programs.
- Develop database parameters or specifications.
- Develop performance metrics or standards related to information technology.
- Document technical specifications or requirements.
- Communicate project information to others.
- Document design or development procedures.
- Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies.
- Provide recommendations to others about computer hardware.
- Assess database performance.
- Create electronic data backup to prevent loss of information.
- Provide technical support for software maintenance or use.
- Resolve computer software problems.
- Install computer software.
- Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.
- Analyze market or customer related data.
- Coordinate project activities with other personnel or departments.
- Develop guidelines for system implementation.
- Estimate time or monetary resources needed to complete projects.
- Modify software programs to improve performance.
- Train others in computer interface or software use.
- Write computer programming code.
Work Context
- Electronic Mail - 96% responded "Every day".
- Spend Time Sitting - 83% responded "Continually or almost continually".
- Indoors, Environmentally Controlled - 91% responded "Every day".
- Face-to-Face Discussions - 70% responded "Every day".
- Telephone - 52% responded "Every day".
- Duration of Typical Work Week - 71% responded "More than 40 hours".
- Importance of Being Exact or Accurate - 50% responded "Extremely important".
- Freedom to Make Decisions - 46% responded "A lot of freedom".
- Work With Work Group or Team - 48% responded "Very important".
- Contact With Others - 42% responded "Contact with others most of the time".
- Structured versus Unstructured Work - 46% responded "Some freedom".
- Coordinate or Lead Others - 57% responded "Very important".
- Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results - 54% responded "Important results".
- Importance of Repeating Same Tasks - 39% responded "Extremely important".
- Time Pressure - 38% responded "Once a week or more but not every day".
- Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions - 38% responded "More than half the time".
- Level of Competition - 43% responded "Highly competitive".
- Frequency of Decision Making - 43% responded "Once a month or more but not every week".
- Letters and Memos - 30% responded "Once a week or more but not every day".
Job Zone
| Title | Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed |
| Education | Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. |
| Related Experience | A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified. |
| Job Training | Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. |
| Job Zone Examples | Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators. |
| SVP Range | (7.0 to < 8.0) |
Education
Percentage of Respondents |
Education Level Required |
|---|---|
58  |
Bachelor's degree |
29  |
Master's degree |
4  |
Associate's degree |
Credentials
Interests
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- Investigative - Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
- Conventional - Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
- Enterprising - Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
Work Styles
- Analytical Thinking - Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
- Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
- Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.
- Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
- Innovation - Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
- Persistence - Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
- Achievement/Effort - Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
- Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
- Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
- Leadership - Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
- Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
- Independence - Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
- Self-Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
Work Values
- Achievement - Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
- Working Conditions - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety, and Working Conditions.
- Independence - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility, and Autonomy.
Job Openings on the Web
Sources of Additional Information
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- Association for Computing Machinery
- Center of Excellence for Information and Computing Technology
- CompTIA
- CompTIA Association of IT Professionals
- Computing Research Association
- DAMA International
- Higher Education Data Warehousing Forum
- IEEE Computer Society
- Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals
- National Center for Women and Information Technology
Details
Tasks
| Importance | Category | Task |
|---|---|---|
| 89 | Core |
Design databases to support business applications, ensuring system scalability, security, performance, and reliability.
|
| 85 | Core |
Develop database architectural strategies at the modeling, design, and implementation stages to address business or industry requirements.
|
| 80 | Core |
Collaborate with system architects, software architects, design analysts, and others to understand business or industry requirements.
|
| 80 | Core |
Develop data models for applications, metadata tables, views or related database structures.
|
| 79 | Core |
Set up database clusters, backup, or recovery processes.
|
| 74 | Core |
Create and enforce database development standards.
|
| 71 | Core |
Develop and document database architectures.
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| 71 | Core |
Design database applications, such as interfaces, data transfer mechanisms, global temporary tables, data partitions, and function-based indexes to enable efficient access of the generic database structure.
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| 68 | Core |
Document and communicate database schemas, using accepted notations.
|
| 66 | Core |
Identify, evaluate and recommend hardware or software technologies to achieve desired database performance.
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| 64 | Core |
Demonstrate database technical functionality, such as performance, security and reliability.
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| 63 | Core |
Develop or maintain archived procedures, procedural codes, or queries for applications.
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| 63 | Core |
Develop load-balancing processes to eliminate down time for backup processes.
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| 61 | Core |
Provide technical support to junior staff or clients.
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| 61 | Core |
Identify and correct deviations from database development standards.
|
| 55 | Core |
Plan and install upgrades of database management system software to enhance database performance.
|
| Not available | Not available |
Develop data model describing data elements and how they are used, following procedures and using pen, template or computer software.
|
| Not available | Not available |
Develop methods for integrating different products so they work properly together such as customizing commercial databases to fit specific needs.
|
| Not available | Not available |
Establish and calculate optimum values for database parameters, using manuals and calculator.
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| Not available | Not available |
Identify and evaluate industry trends in database systems to serve as a source of information and advice for upper management.
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| Not available | Not available |
Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.
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| Not available | Not available |
Test programs or databases, correct errors, and make necessary modifications.
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| Not available | Not available |
Train users and answer questions.
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| Not available | Not available |
Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.
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| Not available | Not available |
Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions.
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Technology Skills
- Access software - Access management software; Citrix cloud computing software
- Administration software - Redgate SQL Server
- Analytical or scientific software - IBM SPSS Statistics; Minitab; SAS statistical software; The MathWorks MATLAB
- Application server software - Docker; Red Hat OpenShift; Red Hat WildFly; Spring Boot
- Backup or archival software - Data Recovery Software SQL Server Data Recovery; EMC NetWorker; Oracle Recovery Manager; Veritas NetBackup
- Business intelligence and data analysis software - IBM Cognos Impromptu; MicroStrategy; Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition; Qlik Tech QlikView
- Cloud-based data access and sharing software - Google Drive; Microsoft SharePoint
- Cloud-based management software - Amazon Web Services AWS CloudFormation; IBM WebSphere; Jitterbit; Splunk Enterprise
- Cloud-based protection or security software - SolarWinds
- Clustering software - Cluster server software; Oracle Real Application Cluster RAC
- Communications server software - IBM Domino
- Computer aided design CAD software - Autodesk Revit
- Configuration management software - Perforce Helix software; Puppet; Red Hat Ansible Engine; VMware
- Content workflow software - Atlassian JIRA
- Customer relationship management CRM software - Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge; Oracle Eloqua; Salesforce software
- Data base management system software - Amazon DynamoDB; Elasticsearch; MongoDB; Oracle PL/SQL
- Data base reporting software - Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services SSRS; Oracle Reports; Oracle SQL Plus; SAP Crystal Reports
- Data base user interface and query software - Apache Hive; Blackboard software; Oracle JDBC; Transact-SQL
- Data mining software - Google Analytics; IBM InfoSphere Warehouse; Rapid-I RapidMiner
- Desktop communications software - Skype
- Desktop publishing software - Microsoft Publisher
- Development environment software - Apache Ant; Apache Kafka; Common business oriented language COBOL; Go
- Document management software - Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat; IBM Content Manager
- Electronic mail software - IBM Notes; Microsoft Exchange; Microsoft Outlook
- Enterprise application integration software - Atlassian Bamboo; Extensible markup language XML; Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services SSIS; Oracle Fusion Middleware
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software - Microsoft Dynamics GP; NetSuite ERP; Oracle Hyperion; Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
- Enterprise system management software - IBM Power Systems software
- Expert system software - Ansible software; Apache Mahout
- File versioning software - Apache Subversion; Git
- Geographic information system - ESRI ArcGIS software; Geographic information system GIS software
- Information retrieval or search software - Apache Avro; Data validation software; LexisNexis
- Manufacturing execution system MES software - CA Easytrieve Report Generator
- Medical software - Epic Systems
- Metadata management software - CA Erwin Data Modeler; IBM Rational System Architect; SAP PowerDesigner; Talend Data Fabric
- Multi-media educational software - Nearpod
- Network conferencing software - LogMeIn GoToWebinar
- Network monitoring software - Nagios; Wireshark; Zabbix
- Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software - Virtual private networking VPN software
- Network security or virtual private network VPN management software - Database security software
- Object or component oriented development software - Advanced business application programming ABAP; Apache Groovy; Apache Spark; Scala
- Object oriented data base management software - Hibernate ORM; IBM Informix; Object database management system ODBMS; PostgreSQL
- Office suite software - Microsoft Office
- Operating system software - Microsoft Windows Server; Oracle Solaris; Red Hat Enterprise Linux; UNIX Shell
- Portal server software - Apache HTTP Server
- Presentation software - Microsoft PowerPoint
- Process mapping and design software - Microsoft Visio; Visual Paradigm DB Visual ARCHITECT
- Program testing software - Database testing software; Hewlett Packard LoadRunner; JUnit; Selenium
- Project management software - Confluence; Microsoft Project; Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
- Requirements analysis and system architecture software - Database capacity planning software; Unified modeling language UML
- Spreadsheet software - Microsoft Excel
- Storage media loading software - Intel Data Migration Software
- Storage networking software - Amazon Simple Storage Service S3; Storage area network SAN software
- Transaction security and virus protection software - Encryption software; McAfee; NortonLifeLock cybersecurity software
- Transaction server software - Customer information control system CICS
- Video conferencing software - Cisco Webex; Google Meet; LogMeIn GoToMeeting
- Web page creation and editing software - Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver; Google Sites
- Web platform development software - Backbone.js; Microsoft ASP.NET Core MVC; React; Spring Framework
- Word processing software - 3M Post-it App; Google Docs; Microsoft Word
Tools Used
- Desktop computers
- Hard disk arrays - Redundant array of independent disks RAID systems
- Hard disk drives
- Laser fax machine - Laser facsimile machines
- Mainframe computers
- Notebook computers
- Personal computers
- Photocopiers - Copy machines
- Server load balancer - Load balancers
- Tape arrays - Tape libraries
Knowledge
Importance
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Knowledge
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|---|---|---|
| 91 |
Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
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| 74 |
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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| 66 |
Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
|
|
| 65 |
Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
|
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| 58 |
Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
|
|
| 43 |
Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
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| 40 |
Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
|
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| 40 |
Telecommunications - Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
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| 37 |
Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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| 27 |
Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
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| 27 |
Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
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| 25 |
Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
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| 25 |
Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
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| 24 |
Administrative - Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
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| 22 |
Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
|
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| 20 |
Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
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| 18 |
Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
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| 14 |
Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
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| 12 |
Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic, and sub-atomic structures and processes.
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| 11 |
Geography - Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
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| 10 |
Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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| 10 |
Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
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| 7 |
Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
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| 7 |
Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
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| 7 |
Therapy and Counseling - Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
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| 6 |
Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
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| 5 |
Philosophy and Theology - Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
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| 4 |
Foreign Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
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| 3 |
Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
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| 3 |
History and Archeology - Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
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| 2 |
Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
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| 0 |
Fine Arts - Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
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| 0 |
Food Production - Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
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Skills
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Importance
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Skill
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| 72 |
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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| 66 |
Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
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| 66 |
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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| 63 |
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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| 63 |
Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
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| 63 |
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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| 63 |
Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
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| 60 |
Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
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| 56 |
Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
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| 56 |
Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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| 56 |
Programming - Writing computer programs for various purposes.
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| 56 |
Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
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| 53 |
Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
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| 53 |
Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
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| 50 |
Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
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| 47 |
Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
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| 47 |
Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
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| 44 |
Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
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| 44 |
Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
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| 44 |
Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
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| 44 |
Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
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| 41 |
Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
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| 41 |
Technology Design - Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
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| 38 |
Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
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| 31 |
Operations Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
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| 28 |
Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
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| 25 |
Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
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| 22 |
Management of Material Resources - Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
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| 22 |
Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
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| 19 |
Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
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| 16 |
Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
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| 16 |
Installation - Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
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| 16 |
Management of Financial Resources - Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
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| 6 |
Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
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| 6 |
Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
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Abilities
Importance
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Ability
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|---|---|---|
| 75 |
Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
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| 72 |
Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
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| 72 |
Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
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| 72 |
Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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| 69 |
Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
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| 69 |
Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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| 66 |
Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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| 63 |
Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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| 63 |
Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
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| 60 |
Category Flexibility - The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
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| 60 |
Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
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| 53 |
Fluency of Ideas - The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
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| 53 |
Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
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| 53 |
Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
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| 50 |
Number Facility - The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
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| 50 |
Originality - The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
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| 47 |
Flexibility of Closure - The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
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| 47 |
Mathematical Reasoning - The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
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| 47 |
Visualization - The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
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| 44 |
Perceptual Speed - The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
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| 41 |
Speed of Closure - The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
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| 35 |
Far Vision - The ability to see details at a distance.
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| 31 |
Memorization - The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
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| 28 |
Trunk Strength - The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
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| 28 |
Wrist-Finger Speed - The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
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| 25 |
Time Sharing - The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
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| 22 |
Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
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| 22 |
Depth Perception - The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
|
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| 22 |
Dynamic Strength - The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
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| 22 |
Finger Dexterity - The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
|
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| 22 |
Hearing Sensitivity - The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
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| 22 |
Visual Color Discrimination - The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
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| 19 |
Auditory Attention - The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
|
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| 19 |
Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
|
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| 19 |
Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
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| 0 |
Dynamic Flexibility - The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
|
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| 0 |
Explosive Strength - The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
|
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| 0 |
Extent Flexibility - The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
|
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| 0 |
Glare Sensitivity - The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
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| 0 |
Gross Body Coordination - The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
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| 0 |
Gross Body Equilibrium - The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
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| 0 |
Multilimb Coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
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| 0 |
Night Vision - The ability to see under low-light conditions.
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| 0 |
Peripheral Vision - The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
|
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| 0 |
Rate Control - The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
|
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| 0 |
Reaction Time - The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
|
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| 0 |
Response Orientation - The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
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| 0 |
Sound Localization - The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
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| 0 |
Spatial Orientation - The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
|
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| 0 |
Speed of Limb Movement - The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
|
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| 0 |
Stamina - The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
|
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| 0 |
Static Strength - The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
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Detailed Work Activities
- Create databases to store electronic data.
- Develop procedures for data management.
- Develop models of information or communications systems.
- Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details.
- Design computer modeling or simulation programs.
- Develop database parameters or specifications.
- Develop performance metrics or standards related to information technology.
- Document technical specifications or requirements.
- Communicate project information to others.
- Document design or development procedures.
- Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies.
- Provide recommendations to others about computer hardware.
- Assess database performance.
- Create electronic data backup to prevent loss of information.
- Provide technical support for software maintenance or use.
- Resolve computer software problems.
- Install computer software.
- Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.
- Analyze market or customer related data.
- Coordinate project activities with other personnel or departments.
- Develop guidelines for system implementation.
- Estimate time or monetary resources needed to complete projects.
- Modify software programs to improve performance.
- Train others in computer interface or software use.
- Write computer programming code.
Work Context
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Indoors, Environmentally Controlled - How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions? |
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Face-to-Face Discussions - How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job? |
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Telephone - How often do you have telephone conversations in this job? |
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Importance of Being Exact or Accurate - How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job? |
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Freedom to Make Decisions - How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer? |
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Work With Work Group or Team - How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job? |
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Contact With Others - How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it? |
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Structured versus Unstructured Work - To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals? |
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Coordinate or Lead Others - How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job? |
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Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results - What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer? |
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Importance of Repeating Same Tasks - How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job? |
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Time Pressure - How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines? |
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Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions - How much does this job require making repetitive motions? |
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Level of Competition - To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures? |
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Frequency of Decision Making - How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization? |
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Letters and Memos - How often does the job require written letters and memos? |
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Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls - How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls? |
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Public Speaking - How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job? |
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Responsibility for Outcomes and Results - How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers? |
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Physical Proximity - To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people? |
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Consequence of Error - How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable? |
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Frequency of Conflict Situations - How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job? |
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Deal With External Customers - How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job? |
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Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People - How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements? |
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Degree of Automation - How automated is the job? |
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Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable - How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable? |
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Spend Time Standing - How much does this job require standing? |
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Work Schedules - How regular are the work schedules for this job? |
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Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting - How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions? |
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Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment - How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.) |
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Exposed to Contaminants - How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)? |
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Responsible for Others' Health and Safety - How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job? |
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Spend Time Walking and Running - How much does this job require walking and running? |
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In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment - How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)? |
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Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled - How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)? |
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Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets - How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets? |
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Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions - How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions? |
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Deal With Physically Aggressive People - How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals? |
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Exposed to Hazardous Conditions - How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions? |
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Outdoors, Exposed to Weather - How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions? |
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Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body - How much does this job require bending or twisting your body? |
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Very Hot or Cold Temperatures - How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures? |
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Exposed to Disease or Infections - How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections? |
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Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings - How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings? |
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Outdoors, Under Cover - How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)? |
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Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance - How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance? |
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Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling - How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling? |
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Exposed to Hazardous Equipment - How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment? |
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Exposed to High Places - How often does this job require exposure to high places? |
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Exposed to Radiation - How often does this job require exposure to radiation? |
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Exposed to Whole Body Vibration - How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)? |
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In an Open Vehicle or Equipment - How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)? |
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Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles - How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles? |
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Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection - How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection? |
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Job Zone
| Title | Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed |
| Education | Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. |
| Related Experience | A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified. |
| Job Training | Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. |
| Job Zone Examples | Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators. |
| SVP Range | (7.0 to < 8.0) |
Education
| Percentage of Respondents | Education Level Required |
|---|---|
| 58 | Bachelor's degree |
| 29 | Master's degree |
| 4 | Associate's degree |
Credentials
Work Styles
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Importance
|
Work Style
|
|
|---|---|---|
| 97 |
Analytical Thinking - Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
|
|
| 92 |
Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
|
|
| 78 |
Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
|
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| 78 |
Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.
|
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| 76 |
Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
|
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| 73 |
Innovation - Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
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| 71 |
Persistence - Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
|
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| 70 |
Achievement/Effort - Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
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| 69 |
Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
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| 68 |
Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
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| 68 |
Leadership - Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
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| 66 |
Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
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| 65 |
Independence - Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
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| 55 |
Self-Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
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| 46 |
Concern for Others - Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
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| 40 |
Social Orientation - Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
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Work Values
Extent
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Work Value
|
|
|---|---|---|
| 83 |
Achievement - Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
|
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| 72 |
Independence - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility, and Autonomy.
|
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| 72 |
Working Conditions - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety, and Working Conditions.
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| 56 |
Recognition - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition, and Social Status.
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| 45 |
Support - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations, and Supervision: Technical.
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| 28 |
Relationships - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values, and Social Service.
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Job Openings on the Web
Sources of Additional Information
Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
- Association for Computing Machinery
- Center of Excellence for Information and Computing Technology
- CompTIA
- CompTIA Association of IT Professionals
- Computing Research Association
- DAMA International
- Higher Education Data Warehousing Forum
- IEEE Computer Society
- Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals
- National Center for Women and Information Technology
- Occupational Outlook Handbook: Database administrators and architects